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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,495.51, 674,161.20 and 307,362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,495.51, 674,161.20 and 307,362.71 is: 424,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,495.51 : 674,161.20 = 307,362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,495.51/674,161.20 = 307,362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,495.51x = 674,161.20 × 307,362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,495.51x = 207,212,010,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,212,010,038.05/488,495.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,184.07

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